Mizoram vs Meghalaya, RNJ PLATE, 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

MIZ vs MGLY Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Mizoram will face Meghalaya in the Plate match of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 played at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium in Nadiad, starting from 26th October (Monday).

Mizoram’s game against Nagaland ended in a draw. Captain Joseph Lalthankhuma will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Meghalaya managed to eke out a narrow win over Manipur, courtesy decent contributions from Kevin Christopher, Swastic Chettri and Abhishek Kumar. With this result, Meghalaya have registered their first win of the competition.

In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Meghalaya have come out on top on three occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mizoram Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of in-form Chinmay Sutar, Jehu Anderson, Sahil Raza, Lalhruaizela and Manendar Narender Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their only innings against Nagaland, Mizoram scored a mammoth 581 runs for the loss of nine wickets, courtesy spectacular 400 runs from Chinmay Sutar.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kuldip Yadav, Khiangte Vanrotlinga, Remruatdika Ralte, Bobby Zothansanga and Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Khiangte Vanrotlinga and Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak bowled well for Mizoram and claimed three wickets each.

Mizoram Predicted Playing XI:

Joseph Lalthankhuma (c), Jehu Anderson (wk), Sahil Raza, Chinmay Sutar, Lalhruaizela, Kuldip Yadav, Manendar Narender Singh, Khiangte Vanrotlinga, Bobby Zothansanga, Remruatdika Ralte, Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak.

Meghalaya Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jaskirat Singh, Swastic Chettri, Kishan Lyngdoh and Kevin Christopher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings against Manipur, Meghalaya scored a competitive 380 runs, courtesy contributions from Kevin Christopher, Jaskirat Singh and Arpit Subash Bhatewara.

With the lead of 103 runs, Meghalaya produced a dismal batting performance in their second outing. For Meghalaya, Rahul Dalal scored 39 runs off 48 balls with the help of six fours, whereas Ajay Duhan chipped in with 36 runs off 81 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Abhishek Kumar, PM Santhosh, Aryan Bora, Ajay Duhan and Ram Gurung to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Abhishek Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for Meghalaya and claimed seven wickets against Manipur.

Meghalaya Predicted Playing XI:

Kishan Lyngdoh (c), Ram Gurung, Arpit Subash Bhatewara (wk), Kevin Christopher, Jaskirat Singh, Swastic Chettri, Ajay Duhan, Rahul Dalal, Aryan Bora, PM Santhosh, Abhishek Kumar.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny skies with humidity between 30 to 40%.

MIZ vs MGLY Pitch Report

The first innings score at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27 in the previous two completed matches is around 281 runs.

The highest total posted at the venue was by Sikkim, who posted 572 runs against Arunachal Pradesh.

Toss: To Bat

With perfect batting conditions at Nadiad, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board.